Home For The Holidays 2015

Holiday

Time to celebrate around the world,

called by many names

from many lands.

A time of gathering,

family yearly, time to caught up,

learning of missed moments of the year.

Looking back with thoughts,

moments and great cheer,

how we were gathered,

around the tree opening gifts.

Coming to this time of year, memories bringing tears.

Thoughts grow strong,

wishing to relive some of that happy life.

But, there is no tree, there are no lights

or friends or family to share the days and nights.

Sitting all alone

on this night as the world celebrates

together in joy and happiness.

As I sit looking out at the world,

Wishing to be with friends and family.

Tears run down my cheek, I'm not at peace.

Loneliness my only friend.

Check on your neighbors who may be alone, you can cause a smile with just a little heart..

Reviews

[Lydia Shutter]

So much compassion in this write. It is true, the holidays make a lot of people feel deep loneliness and depression. A simple smile and a knock on the door to say hello can mean so much. Lovely. Lydi**

[Willard Wells]

Thank you Lydi for your kind words. I welcome your venturing into my world of words.

[cloud]

Your last line is a thoughtful one. There are many more people alone on Christmas than we think. Touching base with them adds a little light in a dark place.

[Willard Wells]

thank you and you are correct about bringing light to a dark place.

[wordman]

i couldn`t imagine a christmas alone,but older people that have lost their spouces
do it every year ,good advise check in on them

[Willard Wells]

Thanks for checking in and yes there are those whose holiday is not so happy.

[patricia]

yeah, a hard time of year for many, thought provoking, and a good reminder. Thanks.

[Willard Wells]

Thank you Patricia for you kind words.

[Perkele.7885]

Willard, a lot of heart in you my friend and this is a very open message from you and a caring message for others at the finish line.
line#5 catch up or to get caught up
line#9 we are
You write a good poem, my man! Have I ever told you that?

[Willard Wells]

Without heart there can be no love and I must have love to give my muse and the world.

Line #5 I left alone, but line #9 I did a modify and thank you for reading and critiquing my work and yes you have given praise many time and I give you thanks.

You words are always welcome and I appreciate you time reading my work.

[CA Anurag Sharma]

"Check on your neighbors who may be alone, you can cause a smile with just a little heart.."
Lovely message Sir.... nobody will be alone if people start doing this....
Wonderful poem.....

[Willard Wells]

thank you for reading and commenting on my work. All I ask is that we all be a little more compassionate and caring, so our fellow humans will not be as sad.

[CA Anurag Sharma]

You are welcome Sir... yah... completely agree with you...

[Gaurav]

A beautiful intention Sir. This time of the year and most of the time though, someone someplace require words of affection. Thanks for sharing.

[Willard Wells]

Thank you for your kind words and at this supposed happy time of year, the happiness brings greater sadness to those alone.

[Gaurav]

Seriously. Really agree with you on this. Some festivals are overhyped.

[alifeacoustic]

Wise words, perfectly capturing what is the alternative side of xmas for many. Everyone on tv is seen as happy, healthy, surrounded by family, but the reality is that for too many people, loneliness makes the pain more acute.
Hopefully more people follow your advice and share a smile with others, or even set an extra place at the table for them. Now that would be in the spirit of xmas.

[Willard Wells]

Thank you for taking time to read my work, but more importantly is your understanding of the pain and sorrow for so many this time of year. I know people that do as you say and set an extra plate.

True happiness is bringing happiness to someone whose lonely and alone and not the gifts we give each year.

[alifeacoustic]

Very true. And most importantly, costs nothing.

[Valentine]

How true. I live with my sister now but it is not the same as when I lived in my own home with my husband. Loneliness hurts. Valentine

[Willard Wells]

We will gather on Christmas Eve and Christmas day to write and read poetry together and will never really be alone. Thank you for visiting my work.